Yellowtail Amberjack

Streamlined, powerful body. Blue-green to olive back with a bright yellow stripe along the lateral line from eye to the distinctly yellow tail. Adults commonly reach 3–4 feet and 15–40 lbs; can exceed 100 lbs.\n\n

Best Lures: Yo-Yo iron jigs (3–16 oz), surface iron, live bait rigs, swimbaits.\n Best Baits: Live sardines, live mackerel, live squid, live anchovies.\n\n

One of the premier sportfish on the California and Baja coast. Fly-lined live sardine or a fast-retrieved iron jig fished in the kelp are classic techniques. Strong, powerful runs — use 30–60 lb line on quality conventional gear.